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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 473.52 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 473.52 and 233.88 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 473.52 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/473.52 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 473.52 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 110,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,746.86/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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